Social Science Research Professional

Overview

Social Science Research Professional 2 — School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States. The Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology within the Department of Medicine is seeking a Social Science Research Professional 2 to support research and develop policies requiring continuous exercising of independent initiative and judgment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for improving workplace equity with an interest in implicit bias, discrimination, microaggressions, civility, and sexual harassment.

They will join the Salles Lab, which focuses on ways to make workplaces more inclusive for all people, especially those who have been historically marginalized. The research in the lab explores challenges including gender bias, sexual harassment, access to abortion, fertility and family planning, and obesity bias. This role involves human subjects research driven largely by surveys. The person hired will provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.

• Assist in designing experiments, exercising independent initiative and judgment gained from high-level assignments, including defining variables, formulating hypotheses, and selecting subjects, sources of information, or planned and coordinating experimental protocols.
• Adapt or work out the details of new, nonstandard procedures, with the supervisor providing general guidance and suggestions.
• Interpret, synthesize, and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.
• Solve problems and make decisions that affect the direction of the research and contribute independently to the overall project.
• Select and apply standard calculations and formulas independently to compile data or process documents; often serve as a resource for research methods and numerical analyses.
• Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports as needed.
• Complete project-related administrative and budgetary responsibilities of a limited scope as needed.
• Supervise staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work.

• Self-motivated with an interest in research related to bias, harassment, and workplace equity.
• Able to think through problems and propose solutions.
• Able to prioritize important, urgent tasks over less important tasks.
• Previous research experience with human subjects.
• Reliable, honest, detail-oriented, and punctual. Familiarity with:
  Microsoft Office, Doodle polls, Canva, and Zoom. Experience with web design is desirable but not required.

• Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science field and two years of applicable experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science.

• Comprehensive understanding of scientific theory and methods.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.
• Developing supervisory skills.

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasping and fine manipulation, and lift/carry/push/pull objects up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, write by hand, and sort/file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, reach/work above shoulders, and operate foot and/or hand controls.

• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
• May be required to work non-standard, extended, or weekend hours in support of research work.

• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety:
  Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable…